I keep hearing the term the Bay thrown around and it's understandable if you have to tell your…read morefriend or family member that you live in the San Francisco Bay area when you live in Burlingame or Pinole. It makes it appear San Francisco is this big city when in reality there are less than 1 million people. Also gets confusing when they think you are saying you are from the Bay but are not from San Francisco. Being born and raised in San Francisco there are a few things the city has that no other city has in the world. Only in San Francisco has Coit Tower , Golden Gate Park, Dolores Park, Mission District Burrito, and great Cioppino. There is a place to show off you arrived in the city and its Only in San Francisco at Pier 39. Inside Only in San Francisco you will see all things San Francisco. You will see hoodies and bucket hats which displays San Francisco. They also have mugs and bags along with keychains and magnets which says San Francisco. It seems like tourist like wearing gear that says San Francisco more than locals ( locals like wearing ironic symbols and logos of SF with nicknames of San Francisco). Remember this place it's not called Only in Frisco or Only in San Fran ( don't start another social media debate about the city name)it's called " Only in San Francisco " Only in San Francisco is located San Francisco not "The Bay" it's located across from the San Francisco "Hard Rock Cafe" next to the big Christmas tree "display" I take no short cuts so it's Only in San Francisco "every day all day" Only in San Francisco is the store "name " but some "claim "The Bay but don't live in San Francisco and it's not the "same " because living in San Francisco is different than living in Pinole, Corte Madera, or "Burlingame"

My wife, my 8-month-old daughter, and I went into this store just to look around, and the…read moreexperience made us feel very uncomfortable. While I was looking at sweaters, one of the women immediately came up to me and said, "You know what size are you?" in a way that didn't feel helpful it felt like I was being watched. Then when I moved to look at hats, she followed and stood right behind me the whole time. We felt singled out and monitored the entire visit. We are a young family, and I was holding my baby in my arms. There was no reason for us to be treated like we were doing something wrong. The way we were watched made us feel profiled and unwelcome. I hope management addresses this because no family should feel uncomfortable or judged while simply shopping.

This is your typical tourist shop that sells a variety of San Francisco and Sausalito branded…read moreshirts and sweatshirts. They offer a variety of colors and prints. They also sell other souvenirs such as, mugs, teddy bears, keychains, coats, tote bags and magnets. Prices are what you'd expect at a Bay Area souvenir shop. Things are a bit pricey but they did offer some deals. I did like the quality of their sweaters and sweatshirts. They did have a deal on their keychains. Three for $14.95. The store clerk helped me with a specific styler I was looking. Customer service was great here.

Super cute, touristy, little city just outside of San Francisco. Enjoyed walking around, having…read moresome ice cream & watching the ships off the coast.

This is a great little shop for Bay area souvenirs by local artists. Lots of random things from…read morecards to pins to socks to pens and even other things I can't even think of. It's a bit pricey but honestly, I'm paying for unique art that can't be found elsewhere, and to support both artists and local businesses. I've never been upset about what I buy here (mostly for myself too!) and will happily come in to buy little fun things for myself when I'm feeling down. The employees are always friendly and kind and this is a great little shop for the area.

So much good local art in here if you want a San Francisco souvenir! Lots of it is very cute and…read morehand draw or artist made, support a local artist, def a special unique item you can't find elsewhere in the generic souvenir shops. Cards, magnets, stickers, the coolest postcards with local humor of landmarks Awesome collection

We have been meaning to go to the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center for a while. We stopped by on…read moreour way back from Sausalito. It was really busy and there isn't a ton of parking. Luckily, people were coming and going constantly. So we were able to get a parking spot right by the welcome center. Once you park you have to pay for how long you intend to park there. We thought we would need only 45 minutes, which worked out perfectly. It was a little over $3 for 45 minutes. The welcome center is big inside and offers information about the bridge's history, science, and engineering through displays, photo's and videos. They sell tons of souvenirs all related to the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco. I found a nice navy blue zip-up hoodie that I bought for myself. Checkout was fast and easy and all the employees were very nice and helpful. You can get a lot of nice photos, outside, of the Golden Gate Bridge. We took a few selfies. There is a coffee shop called the round house cafe across from the welcome center that sells coffee, beverages and food. There are also public restrooms available there. It was a beautiful day to be out there. The view of the bridge was so clear and beautiful.

It's like a gas station stop on a road trip, but here, you get to pick out your favorite San…read moreFrancisco souvenir and take photos with the fog overtaking the bridge. It's a nice and also very cold area, as it's right next to the breezy waters, even though it's higher up. You can definitely see the Golden Gate Bridge from here. Lots of visitors walking around outside and in the souvenir shop. The shop has everything Golden Gate Bridge themed. From keychains to greeting cards and even fun books. There's a big restroom here, but it feels very cold inside, again because you're near the ocean. But it's a pretty clean public restroom. Lots of cars as well as the Muni bus comes up here. Just watchout for traffic when crossing.

Another good souvenir store on Pier 39!!…read more They have everything from snow globes to sweatshirts, from coffee mugs to shot glasses!! If you can't find a good souvenir in here, well, that's on you!! They do pack a lot into this small store, the name of the store definitely catches your eye!! A solid souvenir spot!!

Rude! when their credit card reader quit working. When we asked to pay cash they started griping at…read moreus! would not shop here again, plus it is just a tourist trap store.

The Foggy Notion store in the Inner Richmond area of San Francisco is one of my favorite stores in…read morethe city for gifts for both myself and others. It's superbly curated with love and intention. I am thankful that I now get to experience the second location of Foggy Notion when I'm flying in and out of the San Francisco airport. If you find yourself flying in or out of Terminal 3 at SFO - save some time in your schedule to pop into Foggy Notion. They have magical finds from ceramics, to handmade bags, to natural skincare, to jewelry, cute hats, locally tie dyed socks, organic throat lozenges, chocolate caramels, Bay Area themed candles, colorful hand towels, incense, herbal tea, beautiful napkins, fruit jams, artisanal salts, roll-on fragrances, and much much more. Even if your travel bag can barely close and you're on a tight budget - I would encourage a visit to this darling store. Browsing Foggy Notion is a delightful experience, and it is a fantastic way to learn about new artists. Alissa the owner of Foggy Notion - genuinely cares about cultivating community through a superbly well thought out store that spotlights fantastic local artists and gifted crafters. She puts a heavy emphasis on supporting talented women-owned businesses - who strive to produce products with both integrity and care. If you need to pick up a special something for a loved one or yourself -either after or before your travels - be sure to stop into this wondrous spot. Trust.

This store is AMAZING!! I wanted to buy every single item in the store. They carry so many local,…read more"clean," and organic brands for the home and body. The product selection is carefully curated and outstanding. It's the best place to buy gifts for yourself, friends or family. Highly recommend!!

Yeah, it's a museum gift shop, so items are going to be pretty pricey here. With a membership, you…read morecan get 10% off items. With the Guo Pei exhibit, I bought the Guo Pei books Staff can hold books for you while you browse A bit crowded On one visit, I could have my guest use my discount, but later they changed that policy so that I can only use the discount for my own purchases. I would purchase my friend's stuff, and then do a Venmo request

I love shopping at the Legion of Honor gift shop. They carry many art books, as well as art and…read moreuseful items with art subjects. I have purchased books, coasters, mugs, jewelry, and t-shirts. I'm sure I have forgotten many other knick knacks. The store is neat and tidy. The staff is helpful and friendly. If you are a member, you get 10% off. They typically have a small section of sale items, commonly with leftovers from the special exhibits. Definitely check it out if you're at the museum!

I love this store! They were open on Memorial Day Monday…read more I was here specifically to find Cacao Regina, a local chocolatier. They have a 100% chocolate bar with beans from El Salvador. For a 100%, it's good. But for the average chocolate-eater, I think it will be sour and bitter. The 70% dark chocolate bar with the same beans was better to me. The bar is sold at $12 here, and I didn't get charged tax. Other goods in this store that interested me was the yarn crafts. They were so cute! This is a fun store to shop.

Huge selection of items made by local artists. Great gift ideas at many different price points…read more Food and bath products available as well. Really nice walking through the store. Staff always friendly and helpful. Recently picked up two gifts and will return for more.